The Santa Ana winds, occasionally referred to as the devil winds, [1][2] are strong, extremely dry katabatic winds that originate inland and affect coastal Southern California and northern Baja …

Oct 25, 2012 · Triggering allergies, fraying nerves, and alarming fire-prone communities, the Santa Ana winds have long been a fact of life in Southern California – the unadvertised price …

Jan 7, 2025 · What are Santa Ana winds? Santa Anas are dry, warm and gusty northeast winds that blow from the interior of Southern California toward the coast and offshore, moving in the …

Dec 9, 2024 · Santa Ana winds occur when winds blow and pick up speed as they travel from the inland deserts toward the coast. These wind events usually kick off in the fall...

Jan 9, 2025 · Multiple wildfires are burning in Los Angeles, fueled by Santa Ana winds. NPR speaks with a National Weather Service meteorologist about why these winds can be so …

Jan 21, 2025 · Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 …

Jan 21, 2025 · As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana …

Jan 5, 2025 · AccuWeather meteorologists began to warn of a significant Santa Ana and wildfire potential a week in advance. These particular gusts, known as Santa Ana winds, will affect …

Jan 8, 2025 · Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly violent and destructive this time around, experts say.

Jan 8, 2025 · The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on …